Photography Courses
Discover more about the exceptional photography courses on offer in your city. We offer you the hands-on, small group, by your side coaching that will help you best achieve your photography goals whether that is learning the basics or going for full professional certification.
Digital I - Beginner Photography
This course is perfect for the beginner.
In our Digital I beginner photography course we show you everything you need to know to use your camera in full manual mode, choose the right lens for the job, and find the right angles. Our students learn to capture breathtaking images, while having the confidence to replicate their photographs every time.
Get a handle on shutter speed, aperture and ISO, so that you can step effortlessly and easily into using manual mode.
- How your camera works
- Fundamentals of photography
- Shutter speed, aperture & ISO and how they work together
- Depth of field (blurry backgrounds)
- Focus
- Shutter Priority Mode
- Aperture Priority Mode
- Manual Mode
- Low light photography using ISO
- White Balance
- Lens distortion and compression - choosing the right lens for the job
- Foundations of composition
- AND MORE.
- 3 to 6 hours of hands-on photography training in a location in your city.
- Lunch is included in courses 4+ hours long.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 3 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 8 people) for up to 6 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
- FREE camera rentals! So you can learn before you buy.
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Digital II - Motion & Light
The next level. Our Digital II - Motion & Light Course will teach you how to read and use different lighting situations to take not just good photos, but amazing ones. We will talk in depth about exposure, exposure compensation and how to capture spectacular images using LIGHT first.
This course will also take you on an in-depth journey through the world of MOTION. Learn to slow it down, speed it up and capture everything in between - we will have you manipulating the settings on your camera like a pro. This is the perfect, and essential next step in your photography journey. You have goals, let's take you there!
- How to find the perfect light
- Direction of light
- Exposure compensation
- Light contrast
- Light metering
- Sunstarring
- Silhouetting
- Hard vs soft light
- Composition
- Action photography
- Clearly capturing motion in all lighting situations
- AND MORE.
- 3 to 6 hours of hands-on photography training in a location in your city.
- Lunch is included in courses 4+ hours long.
- Access to the complete Digital II - Motion & Light Online course, so you can review the content again, and again.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 3 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 8 people) for up to 6 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
- FREE camera rentals! So you can learn before you buy.
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Digital III - Landscapes & Travel
Let's get specific.
In our Digital III - Landscapes & Travel, we will be teaching you the ins and outs of landscape photography. From filters to HDR, panoramas to composition, our Landscapes course will have you taking landscape photos worthy of hanging in galleries.
PLUS, in our follow up online bonus course, you will also have access to our Street Photography Module.
It's time to get specific, and learn the things you love.
- Perspective (where to stand, what lenses to use)
- Composition (foreground / background balance, wide angles, zooming, colour)
- What Filters are and how to use them
- Moving water (shutter speed, filters)
Wildlife - How to look for and use LIGHT
- Panoramas & HDR
- Buildings in Landscapes
- People in Landscapes
- Travel photography (in the online course)
- Street photography (in the online course)
- AND MORE.
- 3 to 6 hours of hands-on photography training in a location in your city.
- Lunch is included in courses 4+ hours long.
- Access to the complete Digital III - Landscapes & Travel Online course, so you can review the content again, and again.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 3 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 8 people) for up to 6 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
- FREE camera rentals! So you can learn before you buy.
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People Photography
Who doesn't want to take better photos of people? Your family, your kids and grandkids, a significant birthday, your friends at a party, a family reunion, a wedding… these are the times when you want to be able to take the very best photos of the people in your life. Our instructors help you learn photography basics for taking people photos you can treasure.
This course will have you learning the intricacies of posing, communicating and managing light to take spectacular portraits. From individuals to groups, we will have you organizing incredible photo shoots.
- Posing people and groups
- Communication with subjects for best, most flattering photos
- Focusing and depth of field for individuals and groups
- Directional light - side, front, back, shade, etc.
- Using natural light in portraits
- Using light modifiers (including reflectors)
- AND MORE.
- 3 to 6 hours of hands-on photography training in a location in your city.
- Lunch is included in courses 4+ hours long.
- Access to the complete People Photography Online course, so you can review the content again, and again.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 3 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 8 people) for up to 6 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
- FREE camera rentals! So you can learn before you buy.
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Night Photography
Complete the "light" picture.
Our Night Photography course will teach you how to capture crystal clear night scenes. Learn how to capture city scapes at night, from light trails to ghost people to light writing.
Our simple process will have you mastering all forms of low light photography, from sunsets and sunrises to night scenes. We will cover the use of tripods, shutter releases and flash at night to demystify this beautiful photography medium.
- How to take awesome photographs at night – what else really matters??
- Long exposures
- Sunsets
- Low light photography
- Night portraits
- Physiograms
- Light painting
- Light writing
- Getting creative at night
- Fireworks (in the online course)
- Lightning (in the online course)
- AND MORE.
- 2.5 to 4 hours of hands-on photography training in a location in your city.
- Access to the complete Night Photography Online course, so you can review the content again, and again.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 2.5 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 8 people) for up to 4 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
- FREE camera rentals! So you can learn before you buy.
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Lightroom Photo-Editing
This is a must-have course for anyone looking to truly enjoy photography (and not feel overwhelmed about organizing, editing and sharing their work).
Learn all about Adobe Lightroom and it's incredible functionality. This course will teach you about organizing and editing your photographs and set you up with a brilliant system for years to come!
Our course is designed to start at the very beginning and is perfect for those of you with a little, or zero Lightroom experience. Our Instructors will walk you through the photo-editing process, from import to organizing and editing and finally to exporting.
- Importing & exporting photographs
- Organizing in Lightroom
- Finding and sorting your photographs
- Editing photographs
- Using the Develop Module
- Standard and complex editing functions
- Exporting your photos for different uses
- Why Lightroom is one of the best organizing and editing programs out there.
- AND MORE.
- 3 to 6 hours of ZOOM based, interactive learning.
- Access to the complete Lightroom Photo-Editing Online course, so you can review the content again, and again.
- Comprehensive course notes.
- Option to take this session as a one-to-one, 3 hour session, or as part of a small group (up to 6 people) for up to 6 hours.
- ENDLESS ongoing support. Have a question? Ask. We're always here to help.
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Company Workshops
Cell Phone Photography Team Building Workshops
Our Cell Phone Photography Team Building Workshop will have your team completely engaged, connected and having fun as they explore the potential of their cell phones to take amazing images.
The program covers the principles to great photography and then engages them in team activities that will have them exploring the ways in which their cell phone can help make those to come to light. They’ll love you for helping them seriously up their personal social media game and you’ll love them as the images they start to create with their phones can help you better tell the story of your brand and your products both externally and internally. This is a super fun day with phenomenal all around benefits that your employees won’t soon forget.
Call us at 1.888.734.2641 for more info or complete the information request form below and David will be in touch soon!
Photography Skills for Business Workshop
Unlock Your Team’s Creative Potential with In-House Photography Skills
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need high-quality images to showcase their brand, products, and services—but outsourcing photography can be costly and time-consuming.
Our Small Group Beginner Photography Workshop is designed to empower your team with the essential skills to create professional-looking images in-house. Through hands-on, guided training, your staff will learn how to confidently use Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO—the three fundamental pillars of photography. By mastering these core settings, they’ll gain the ability to control light, motion, and depth of field, ensuring every shot captures the right mood and message.
Investing in photography skills for your business means greater flexibility, faster turnaround times, and cost savings on professional photography services. With the power to produce creative, high-quality visuals on demand, your team can create compelling content for social media, marketing materials, and product listings—without waiting on external photographers. This workshop is ideal for businesses looking to take control of their brand image while building confidence in their team’s ability to tell their story visually. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and start creating!
The price listed applies to any group size up to 6 people.
Email: hello@learnphotographycanada.com or call
1.888.734.2641 for a quotation on group sizes larger than 6.
Advanced Online Photography Courses
Once you have journeyed through our in person Photography Courses, you will be ready to join our Advanced Photography Courses. The following 6 courses are online programs, designed to help you learn advanced techniques in the comfort of your own home. Check them out, and get started today!
INTO THE WORLD OF THE TINY:
Our Macro Photography Course is all about getting into the world of the tiny. From flowers to objects and everything in between, this course will help you understand your equipment and learn how to use it effectively to take truly incredible, sharp, crystal clear close up photos.
This course includes approximately 1.5 hours of self paced online course learning, plus hours of additional exercise and learning material to help elevate your photography in an efficient, practical and hands-on way.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
A camera with a manual mode (so DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera) and one lens. For this course, a tripod is a huge advantage, and if you have it, a shutter release is useful (but not necessary). We also recommend a macro lens, extension tubes, teleconverters or close up filters - but again, these are not necessary to get you started.
What's in the Course:
- Section 1: Intro
- Section 2: What is Macro Photography?
- Section 3: Equipment
- Section 4: Understanding Your Macro Lens
- Section 5a: Setup Intro
- Section 5b: Setting Up Your Tripod
- Section 5c: Using Manual Focus
- Section 5d: Using a Shutter Release
- Section 5e: Using the Self Timer
- Section 6: Depth of Field
- Section 7: Putting it All Together
- Section 8: Composition
- Section 9: Getting Creative
- Section 10: Finish
CAPTURING THE NIGHT SKY:
Our Astro Photography course brings you into the world of the night sky. Here we learn to capture everything from stars, to star trails, the milky way and the moon. Plus, we include a section on editing your photos so that you're ready to capture the shot, and share it with pride.
This course includes approximately 2 hours of self paced online course learning, plus hours of additional exercise and learning material to help elevate your photography in an efficient, practical and hands-on way.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
A camera with a manual mode (so DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera) and one wide angle lens. For this course, a tripod is a must, and if you have it, a shutter release is useful (but not necessary).
What's in the Course:
- Section 1: Intro
- Section 2a: Choosing a Location
- Section 2b: Equipment
- Section 2c: Using Your Tripod
- Section 2d: Using a Shutter Release
- Section 2e: Using the Self Timer
- Section 2f: Using Manual Focus
- Section 2g: Lens Selection
- Section 3: Hyperfocal Distance
- Section 4: Setting Up Your Composition
- Section 5: Capturing Stars
- Section 6: Capturing Star Trails
- Section 7: Getting Creative
- Section 8: The Moon
- Section 9: Editing
- Section 10: Finish
UPPING YOUR INDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY GAME:
This course is an ESSENTIAL course to add to your repertoire of photography skills, and will establish your skills in challenging lighting situations. We will teach you how to master the use of natural light and how to subtly and elegantly incorporate external lighting sources to enhance your photos without destroying ambiance.
This course includes approximately 1 hour of self paced online course learning, plus hours of additional exercise and learning material to help elevate your photography in an efficient, practical and hands-on way.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
A camera with a manual mode (so DSLR, mirrorless or bridge camera). For this course, an external flash is a must.
What's in the Course:
- Section 1: Intro
- Section 2a: Indoor Photography - Shutter Speed
- Section 2b: Indoor Photography - Quality of Light
- Section 3: Understanding How Flash Works
- Section 4: On vs Off Camera Flash
- Section 5: Getting Your Flash Set Up
- Section 6: Using Your Flash - Modes
- Section 7: Taking a Photo Using Flash
- Section 8: Controlling Your Flash
- Section 9: Using Slave Mode
- Section 10: First vs Section Curtain Flash
- Section 11: Finish
ADVANCED LIGHTROOM EDITING:
Our Lightroom II Photography Course is all about taking the next steps with Lightroom editing. We fill in the gaps on the advanced editing tools and sliders that were not covered in our first Lightroom course, including Colour Grading, Tone Cure, Transform and more.
This course includes approximately 1.5 hours of self paced online course learning, plus hours of additional exercise and learning material to help elevate your photography in an efficient, practical and hands-on way.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
A computer loaded with Adobe Lightroom CLASSIC software (please note, you will need the CLASSIC LRC version). Experience with Lightroom and/or completion of our Lightroom course.
What's in the Course:
- Section 1: Intro
- Section 2: Tone Curve
- Section 3: Colour Grading
- Section 4: Detail
- Section 5: Lens Corrections
- Section 6: Transform
- Section 7: Calibration
- Section 8: Example - Workflowing
- Section 9: Example - Editing
- Section 10: Example - Editing
- Section 11: Example - Editing
- Section 12: Finish
GETTING YOUR BUSINESS STARTED:
Our Business Skills for Photographers is an incredibly practical course, covering all of the aspects you need to consider to start your photography business, and earn your first $$! Also included in this course is our Business Skills for Photographers Workbook, where you can follow along and work your way through the content, actually setting up your business on the way.
This course includes approximately 1 hour of self paced online course learning, plus approximately 6+ hours of practical work as outlined in the Business Skills Workbook.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
What's in the Course:
- Business Skills WORKBOOK
- Intro
- Part 1: Goal Setting
- Part 2: The Journey to Profit
- Part 3: Getting Set Up
- Part 4: Pricing
- Part 5: Marketing
- Part 6: Customer Service
- Part 7: The $
- Part 8: The Plan
- Finish
YOUR KICK-STARTER WEDDING GUIDE:
Our Intro to Wedding Photography course is all about getting yourself set up and prepared for your first successful wedding. In this course you will have the chance to walk through the intricacies of planning and photographing a wedding, and our practical hands-on workbook will help you tick all of the boxes you need. This course is perfect for your first, or second, or third wedding, and will have you stepping into your wedding with confidence and ease.
This course includes approximately 3 hours of additional resources and work through the Intro to Wedding Photography Workbook - your practical, "fill-in-the gaps" guide to running your first successful wedding.
What do you need to get started?
A computer, phone or tablet to watch the videos on, and to download the exercises, notes and bonus material.
What's in the Course:
Into to Wedding Photography
- Intro To Wedding Photography Workbook
- Intro
Section 1: Great! You Have a Client... Now What?
- Section 1A - Communication
- Section 1B - Setting Expectations
- Section 1C - Contract Walkthrough
- Section 1D - Taking Your Deposit
Section 2: Getting Ready For The Big Day!
- Section 2A - Location Scouting
- Section 2B - Travel Plans
- Section 2C - Equipment
- Section 2D - Rentals
- Section 2E - Do you need to hire anyone?
- Section 2F - What You Need
- Section 2G - Scheduling The Day
Section 3: What To Expect On The Day
- Section 3A - Potential Problems
- Section 3B - How To Be Flexible
- Section 3C - Engaging Your Client
Section 4: "How To..." Guides
- Section 4A - How to Price Your Services
- Section 4B - How to Create a Contract For Your Services
- Section 4C - How to Create a Shot List
- Section 4D - How to Pick the Best Locations
- Section 4E - How to Compose Quality Images
- Section 4F - How to Strategize Dealing With Large Groups
- Section 4G - How to Wrap Up the Day
Section 5: "How To..." Guides
- Section 5A - Communicating With Your Client
- Section 5B - Providing the Complete Image Set
- Section 5C - Dealing With Problems
- Section 5D - Getting Testimonials and Referrals
- Section 5E - One Year Follow Up
Section 6: Finish
The Complete Package
Become an LPC Certified Photographer
Join our LPC Photography Certification Program and step into your future as a professional photographer. Complete with 6 full in person photography courses, and 6 months of our Photography Mastery Program, becoming an LPC Certified Photographer is the way towards your professional photography goals.